HOW NAMI OFFERS FREE DE-ESCALATION TRAINING CLASS, PEER-TO-PEER, & MORE ... (1223 hits)
For Immediate From NAMI-Maine!
Free De-escalation Training
This training will increase knowledge and understanding of how to identify when an individual has escalated or is in crisis. It will provide steps and actions to de-escalate the situation, as well as available community resources Strategies to defuse, soothe, or support a person in need, as well as strategies for self-care, will also be discussed.
This free, public training will be held via Zoom.
WHEN: Thursday, August 28th from
TIME: 1:00 PM to 3:00PM.
Questions: Contact Devon at (800) 464-5767 x2312 or email her at mhfa@namimaine.org
Announcing open registration for local NAMI GH psychoeducation classes for those impacted by mental health conditions. NAMI Greater Houston seeks potential candidates to teach our evidence-based, life-changing programs. If interested in supporting individuals diagnosed or their loved ones, contact us today to learn how to get involved at volunteer@namigreaterhouston.org.
We welcome family members of those diagnosed with a mental health condition to join one of our NAMI Family-to-Family classes. We offer online classes, best practices, crisis planning, resources, and support for those who care for someone diagnosed with a mood disorder, psychosis, or related disorder.
Our courses are led by trained facilitators who are also family members of adults living with mental health conditions. We are here to help.
To join an upcoming class, call 713-970-4435 or email register@namigreaterhouston.org, or Click register now. One of our program coordinators, will contact you to complete your registration and provide additional information.
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NAMI Family & Friends Virtual Class
What is NAMI Family & Friends? NAMI Family & Friends is a free 4-hour seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support.
This program is open to family members, friends, neighbors, advocates, and anyone interested in learning more about mental health conditions and how to support those impacted by diagnoses. We offer this program in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. After attending and completing the classes, you are welcome to join us and become a certified leader.
To host a NAMI Family & Friends webinar at your venue, contact Paula Lilly at 713-970-4424, register@namigreaterhouston.org OR Cristina Oliveros at 713-970-4439, namiclasses@namigreaterhouston.org.
To join an upcoming seminar, call 713-970-4435 or email register@namigreaterhouston.org, or Click register now.
